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Helen J. Henry 

Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt

 Helen J. (Harvey) Henry, 96, a member of a well-known Lowell family, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20th at D’Youville Senior Care in Lowell. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard P. Henry to whom she was married for over 30 years, and with whom she ran a successful coffee distribution company, Courtesy Coffee of New England.
 Helen was born in Charlestown, MA, May 8, 1920, to the late Harold and the late Margaret (McCarthy) Harvey, and she received her education in the Boston school system. She later moved with her family to West Roxbury.
 After graduating from high school, she worked numerous jobs, but Helen’s favorite job was working at Sub Signal supporting the war effort. When the war ended, she was introduced to her future husband Richard (Dick) Henry by a mutual friend who had served with Dick in the Philippines.  Helen and Dick were soon married and then moved to his hometown of Lowell where they raised three children.
 Helen loved the outdoors. She skied and fished in the mountains with her family, and planned frequent outings to the beach in Rye, NH. Gardening was one of her great loves, and Helen was constantly transplanting flowers and saplings that she had found in her travels to her yard. “Don’t step there!” was her constant refrain to her children and their friends playing in the yard while she anxiously awaited her budding new plantings in the spring. In her later years, her greatest joy was the quality time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and she let them step anywhere!
 Mrs. Henry is survived by a daughter Joan M. Cassin and her husband James M. of Lowell; two sons Richard P. Henry, Jr. and his wife Kathleen of Dunstable, MA and John T. Henry of Andover, MA (and was mother-in-law to his deceased wife Jean Verzola-Henry); five grandchildren Bethany C. Beckerlegge and her husband Robertson of Easton, CT, James M. Cassin, Jr. and his wife Brittany of Old Bridge, NJ, Erin DeSilva and her husband Jeremy of Norwich, VT, Michael Henry and his wife Ashley of Medway, MA, and Lorrie Cole and her husband Adam of Lowell; eight great-grandchildren Andrew, Margot, Corbin, Cooper, Benjamin, Josephine, Ian and Jameson; a beloved sister Theresa LeBlanc of Medway, MA; and several nieces and nephews.
 She was also predeceased by her siblings Mildred Ryan, Harold Harvey, Ethel Saulnier and Margaret Peterson.
 Helen’s family would like to thank the staff of D’Youville Senior Care for the support, kindness and devotion shown to their mother during her stay there.
 Friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 276 PAWTUCKET ST. at Fletcher in Lowell from 4 to 7 P.M Friday. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass to be celebrated Saturday morning at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH in Lowell at 11 o’clock followed by burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Tewksbury. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to the Immaculate Conception Church Building Fund, 3 Fayette St, Lowell, MA 01852. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978)-458-8768.
Condolences (7)
  • Joyce Kessaris Limberopoulos  - friend
    My dear Joan, I was saddened to read of your Mother's passing. My sincere condolences. I do remember her and love the beautiful picture above. Very sad to lose a parent. You are in my thoughts quite often. Would love to see you. May Mrs. Henry rest in peace.
  • Charles Vergados  - Mother of my friend
    Condolences to Jack Henry and the entire family on the passing of your beloved mom.I had hoped to make the wake or Mass,but was unable to.Again,sincere condolences.
  • Peter & Cathy Thomas  - Ashley's Dad & Step-Mom
    Dick & Michael we are sorry for your loss. She sounded like a wonderful woman and we are sorry we never had the chance to meet her. Once again our sincere condolence to the both of you.
  • Debra LeBlanc  - Neice
    Dear Aunt Helen, Thanks for all the love and wonderful Memories. Your special adventures will Forever be in my heart. Love you forever
  • Teresa M. Le Blanc  - Sister
    Dear Helen, I will always miss our phone conversation remember the days of hours on the phone,and singing tunes with you. Love Mickey Until we meet again
  • Peg Vincent  - Aunt Helen
    Mom loved Helen so very much...But I really loved Aunt Helen she was specail in so many ways.She loved her family.But I had the best time in my life she came and stayed over my house down in Dennisport. As I write I have the biggest smile..it was it was the greatest time. Her presence will never leave my house..She will always remain in my heart...Mom said she loss a sister.a freind..She right.. but we all lost a special person..But she did have a smile..I hate to let you go..But have to. Gregory & Matthew also loved you..Bill and myself..Be proud your very muched Loved.Debbie was so good..She kept the family together..Kept the sisters.Joan Jack Rick..Your mother was the best
  • Teresa Le Blanc  - Sister
    Helen, I will miss your constant phone conversations,our singing our old tunes love you dearly until we meet again! Love you, Mickey
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